TRAVEL TRAILER AND FIFTH WHEEL OWNER'S MANUAL - Nappanee, Indiana GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB APPLICATION
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TRAVEL TRAILER
AND
FIFTH WHEEL
OWNER’S MANUAL
Nappanee, Indiana
GULF STREAMERS
INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB
APPLICATION – PAGE 43GULF STREAM COACH TRAVEL TRAILER AND FIFTH WHEEL OWNER’S MANUAL
Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a new GULF STREAM, a remarkable recreational vehicle that
has been engineered, tested and built in Indiana to meet your traveling and relaxation needs for
many pleasurable years to come.
Many thousands of individuals have preceded you onto the highways of America, Canada
and Mexico in GULF STREAM vehicles, enjoying the beauty of nature and the companionship of
good people. Through personal contacts, both on the road and over the phone, GULF STREAM’S
engineering and manufacturing staff has learned a lot about how our customers utilize their
vehicles. We’ve put thousands of miles on our own test vehicles over the same roads many of our
customers travel each year.
It’s been our experience that if a customer plans well, follows the basic rules of the road and
design limitations placed on their vehicle and its equipment, that they will enjoy thousands of
carefree miles.
That’s why we’ve included this Owner’s Manual in your Owner’s Packet along with the
individual instruction booklets for all your appliances, and optional equipment. The more
information you have available to you, the more you will get out of your new vehicle.
Please read over this manual and all the other owner’s manuals included in your packet. It
will make your initial trips in your new GULF STREAM much more pleasurable and save time in the
long haul. Also, it is important that you complete the registration cards for each and every
component and appliance included in this Gulf Stream product. Many component suppliers have
extended repair coverage available and require that you register your components directly for
coverage and recall notices.
Good traveling and good camping!
Sincerely,
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
PO Box 1005
Nappanee, Indiana 46550
1TABLE OF CONTENTS
GULF STREAM WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
COMPONENT WARRANTY COVERAGE AND SERVICE……………………………………………………………….. 6
LP GAS HEATING SYSTEM AND LP GAS APPLIANCE SAFETY REGULATIONS……………………………........7
GENERAL SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……... 8
FIRE SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
SMOKE DETECTOR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………….8
LP GAS SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
TOW VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………....9
BRAKE CONTROLLER……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
HITCHING – TRAVEL TRAILERS…………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
EQUALIZING HITCHES……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
SWAY CONTROL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
SAFETY CHAINS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
HITCH LOCKING DEVICES………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
SAFETY BREAKAWAY SWITCH…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
POSITIONING THE HITCH BALL……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
HITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………….11
HITCHING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
UNHITCHING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
HITCHING – FIFTH WHEELS………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
HITCHES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
SAFETY BREAKAWAY SWITCH……………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
RIDE HEIGHT OF FIFTH WHEEL – CLEARANCE………………………………………………………………………… 12
VEHICLE LOADING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 13
CARRYING CAPACITY……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
LOADING TIPS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER…………………………………………………………………………………………………..14
TRAVEL TRAILERS – WEIGHING…………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
FIFTH WHEELS – WEIGHING……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
MANUFACTURER’S LABELS………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL………………………………………………………………………………… 16
FEDERAL WEIGHT DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
TIRES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
TIRE MARKINGS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
TIRE LOAD RATINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
TIRE AIR PRESSURE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
TIRE MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
WHEEL NUT TORQUE……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
TRAVEL TRAILER “HOUSE” SYSTEMS………………………………………………………………………………..… 18
SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18
ELECTRICAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
12-VOLT/110-VOLT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
30-AMP AND 50-AMP 110-VOLT SERVICE……………………………………………………………………………….. 19
POWER CONVERTER………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 20
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER…………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
BATTERY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
BATTERY TYPES AND CHARGING………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
MONITOR PANEL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
TV ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS………………………………………………………………………………. 22
RAISING AND LOWERING TV ANTENNA…………………………………………………………………………………. 23
LP GAS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
CLIMATE DIFFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
2OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
FILLING THE LP TANK……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
GAS LINE CHECK………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24
REGULATOR PRESSURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25
GAS TANK AND REGULATOR FREEZE UP………………………………………………………………………………. 25
HOSE REPLACEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
REGULATOR VENT MAINTENANCE……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
PLUMBING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
FRESH WATER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
CITY WATER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
WATER TANK………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26
WATER SYSTEMS CONVENIENCE CENTER…………………………………………………………………………….. 26
SANITIZING THE WATER TANK……………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
WATER PUMP…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
SECONDARY WATER PUMP SWITCH…………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
WINTERIZING THE WATER PUMP…………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
DRAINAGE AND SEWER…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
DRAINAGE P-TRAPS………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
HOLDING TANKS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
HOLDING TANK MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
DO’S AND DON’TS OF HOLDING TANK USE…………………………………………………………………………….. 29
HOLDING TANK FLUSH SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING……………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
APPLIANCES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
WATER HEATER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
RANGE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
MICROWAVE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
REFRIGERATOR………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
FURNACE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
AIR CONDITIONER ……….………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32
FANTASTIC FAN OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY………………………………………………………………………………… 33
FORMALDEHYDE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………33
CONDENSATION AND MOLD……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………34
SLIDE OUT MANUALS AND TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………….34
SLIDE OUT BREAKER SWITCH…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
SLIDE OUT WEATHER SEALS……………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
AWNINGS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35
ELECTRIC AWNINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35
MANUAL AWNINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36
ROOF……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
RUBBER ROOF REPAIR……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
ALUMINUM EXTERIOR SKIN………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
SIDEWALL TRIM AND COMPONENTS SEALANTS……………………………………………………………………….36
PAINT, FIBERGLASS AND SIDEWALL CARE……………………………………………………………………………. 37
CORROSION PROTECTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
AWNING CARE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS…………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
TRAILER LIGHT AND ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRING SCHEMATIC………………………………………………………40
INDEX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB APPLICATION…………………………………………………….. 43
3GULF STREAM WARRANTY AND WARRANTY SERVICE
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
For Your Protection And Understanding, Read All Parts Of This Limited Warranty And All Other Warranties Furnished
With This Recreational Vehicle.
1. WHAT IS COVERED
A new Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (“Gulf Stream”) recreational vehicle has a limited warranty by Gulf Stream to the initial retail
purchaser under normal use, when sold by an authorized Gulf Stream dealer and used for its intended purpose for recreational
travel and camping as follows:
a) A one (1) year warranty under normal use against defects in Gulf Stream materials and/or workmanship in the
construction of the recreational vehicle.
b) A two (2) year warranty under normal use against structural defects in Gulf Stream materials and/or workmanship in
the construction of the floors, walls and roof.
The warranty coverage starts on the date the initial retail purchaser takes possession of such recreational vehicle. This
Limited Warranty covers only those defects which occur or exist within the applicable period(s) referenced above and which are
specifically identified to Gulf Stream in the manner specified in Section 4 of this Limited Warranty. All obligations of Gulf
Stream pursuant to this Limited Warranty are limited to replacing or repairing the defective part or component.
2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Limited Warranty is expressly IN LIEU of any other express warranty and is further IN LIEU of any implied
warranty, including, but not limited to, any implied WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS for a
particular purpose. To the extent that applicable state and/or federal law prohibits the exclusion of any remedy permitted
under state or federal law, any such remedy, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of fitness, use,
merchantability or purpose, is limited to one (1) year from the date the initial retail purchaser takes delivery of the
recreational vehicle.
3. WHAT ARE THE INDEPENDENT DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
It is the responsibility of the independent dealer (“dealer”) to maintain the recreational vehicle until retail sold; to perform a
comprehensive pre-retail delivery check procedure and inspection; to repair or replace any defective parts; to correct defects in
workmanship which are identified prior to initial retail purchaser’s taking delivery of the recreational vehicle; to present the initial
retail purchaser with this Limited Warranty prior to the initial retail purchaser’s entering into any written contract to purchase a
recreational vehicle; and to mail to Gulf Stream the signed Gulf Stream Recreational Vehicle Registration Form and the signed
Limited Warranty.
4. WHAT ARE THE PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS
The Purchaser is responsible for all maintenance as described in the Gulf Stream Owner's Manual and/or any other care and
maintenance manual supplied with the recreational vehicle; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to the interior or
exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during the first 90
days of warranty coverage only. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the Purchaser as normal maintenance unless
required as a direct result of repair or replacement of a defective part under this Limited Warranty.
If an issue occurs which the Purchaser believes is covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser is responsible to promptly
contact Gulf Stream by certified mail, return receipt requested, giving specific notice of the issue(s) being experienced with the
recreational vehicle. Such notice must be addressed to the National Retail Service Manager, Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., P.O. Box
1005, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, and must be received by Gulf Stream within the earlier of 30 days after the issue is known to the
initial retail purchaser or 10 days subsequent to the expiration of this Limited Warranty. After proper notification has been
received by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., failure of Purchaser to initiate prompt service of repairs approved by Gulf Stream within 30
days of approval WILL VOID ANY CLAIM FOR SUCH DEFECT OR DAMAGE.
Gulf Stream will arrange for repair or replacement, as determined by Gulf Stream, of Gulf Stream parts or workmanship
identified as defective by Gulf Stream and such parts replaced shall become property of Gulf Stream. Gulf Stream is ready,
willing and able to make every effort for a quick response. If for any reason the recreational vehicle is out of service, or is
anticipated to be out of service for a cumulative total of seven (7) days during the applicable warranty period, regardless of
whether the cause of such out of service time is covered by this Limited Warranty, the Purchaser is to immediately contact Gulf
4Stream by certified mail, return receipt requested, setting forth the service issue(s). Gulf Stream reserves the right to cure all
warranty claims. Service work conducted by any party not specifically authorized by Gulf Stream to undertake such work is
specifically not covered by this Limited Warranty and WILL VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Further, failure of the
Purchaser to comply with the notification provisions of this section WILL VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
The Purchaser must maintain all evidence of any defect or damage through the ultimate resolution of any claim and make such
evidence available to Gulf Stream. Failure to preserve such evidence will VOID ANY CLAIM FOR SUCH DEFECT OR
DAMAGE.
5. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY LIMITED WARRANTY
• This Limited Warranty does not apply to any vehicle sold to the initial retail purchaser more than two years after
shipment to the authorized Gulf Stream selling dealer.
• The automotive systems including, but not limited to, tires, wheels, batteries, the chassis and drive train and any part
of that chassis included/supplied by the chassis manufacturer.
• Appliances and component parts not manufactured by Gulf Stream, including, but not limited to, auxiliary generator
power plants, refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, furnaces, invertors, etc.
• Failure which may be caused by, or related to abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident; failure which may be related to
alteration(s) or modification(s), failure as a result of not following instructions contained in the Gulf Stream owner's
manual and/or any other care and maintenance manual supplied with the recreational vehicle.
• Deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as fading of fabrics or drapes, carpet wear, exterior surfaces, etc.
• Maintenance items, including, but not limited to, light bulbs, fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, minor adjustments,
wheel alignments.
• Use of the recreational vehicle for any commercial or rental purpose voids the warranty from the time that the vehicle
is first used for a commercial or rental purpose and at all times thereafter.
• Motor homes on which the odometer reading has been altered.
• Transportation to and from dealer, service center or manufacturing plant location, nor any consequential and/or
incidental expenses such as, but not limited to, loss of time, commercial loss, loss of use, towing charges, lodging, food,
phone calls, inconvenience, bus or plane fares, rental charges or storage fees.
• Any defects or shortages at the time of delivery to the Purchaser unless noted on the driver and dealer acceptance form
or the driver evaluation sheet.
• Non-structural defects in the exterior fiberglass sidewall panels, including, but not limited to, checking, crazing,
cracking, chalking and/or porosity.
• Any component part which possesses its own warranty from a party other than Gulf Stream.
• Loss or damage caused by insurrection, riot, or act of the public enemy, loss or damage caused by
forces of nature, including but not limited to, flood, wind, storm, hurricane, tornado, blizzard,
explosion, or fire.
6. IMPORTANT FACTS
• The Purchaser must inspect the recreational vehicle at the time of delivery to ensure that it is acceptable as delivered. This
recreational vehicle has been sold to an independent dealer, and not an agent of Gulf Stream, for resale in the ordinary course
of the dealer's business, on terms and conditions and equipped as the dealer and the initial retail purchaser determine, and the
initial retail purchaser’s agreement is solely with the dealer, not Gulf Stream. Gulf Stream does not participate in retail sales
or retail contracts.
• Gulf Stream reserves the unrestricted right at any time and from time to time to make changes in the design of and/or
improvements upon its recreational vehicles without thereby imposing any obligation upon itself to make corresponding
changes or improvements in or upon its recreational vehicles already manufactured. Gulf Stream further reserves the right to
substitute parts or components of substantially equal quality in any warranty service required by operation of this Limited
Warranty.
• Like any other product, a recreational vehicle and the products installed in it will require care and maintenance attention by
the owner and occupants. Please read and follow all care and maintenance manuals, warning labels, safety notices and
instructions supplied with the recreational vehicle.
• Authorized dealers and service centers are independent contractors and independently owned businesses. This is also true of
the authorized chassis dealers and service centers.
7. JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW
Exclusive jurisdiction for deciding any claims, demands or causes of action for defects or representations of any nature or
damages due from such defects or representations shall be in the courts in the State of Manufacture. The laws applicable to any
litigation, dispute, mediation, arbitration or any claim whatsoever arising from the sale, purchase, or use of the recreational vehicle
shall be those of the State of Manufacture. The State of Manufacture of the recreational vehicle is Indiana.
5This Limited Warranty gives Purchaser specific legal rights and the Purchaser may also have other rights that may vary from
state to state. Gulf Stream is not responsible for any representation or warranty that is not herein stated unless required by
applicable state or federal law. Some states may prohibit certain exclusions from express warranty coverage, and/or the exclusion
of remedies and implied warranties. Some states do not allow limitations on how long the Purchaser’s remedies are available or an
implied warranty lasts, so, to the extent applicable state law permits a remedy or an implied warranty obligation on the part of Gulf
Stream, the above limitation of remedies stated in Section 2 may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
damages, so, to the extent applicable state law does not permit such limitation or exclusion, the limitation and exclusions set forth
in Section 2 above may not apply. Consult your personal attorney to determine all rights under the state and federal consumer
laws, which may offer remedies in addition to or different from this Limited Warranty.
I/WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I/WE HAVE READ AND RECEIVED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PRIOR TO
ENTERING INTO ANY CONTRACT TO PURCHASE MY/OUR GULF STREAM RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND AGREE TO
ABIDE BY ALL OF ITS TERMS AND PROVISIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW ALLOWS, AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF
PROVIDING THAT THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY CLAIMS WHATSOEVER SHALL BE IN THE COURTS IN
THE STATE OF MANUFACTURE AND THAT THE APPLICABLE LAW SHALL BE THE LAW OF THE STATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
WARRANTY SERVICE
1. Warranty service, under your Limited Warranty, is to be performed by your authorized Gulf Stream dealer from
whom you purchased your unit or by an authorized service center for those appliances and equipment not
maintained by Gulf Stream. Your dealer has a vested interest in your satisfaction, therefore, if at all possible; it
is best to return to your dealer for service.
2. If you are traveling or move, any authorized dealer may provide service. Keep your warranty registration form
with the vehicle at all times since it must be presented for warranty service. This form is your proof of
purchase and provides the date of retail sale, both of which are necessary to determine warranty eligibility.
3. If you cannot locate an authorized Gulf Stream dealer contact: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
PO Box 1005
Nappanee, IN 46550
1.800.482.6456
4. Other warranties - The retail customer is responsible for completing and forwarding warranty registration
cards/forms for all items not covered by either the chassis manufacturer’s or Gulf Stream’s warranty.
5. YOUR WARRANTY IS NOT VALID UNTIL IS HAS BEEN SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO GULF STREAM
COACH, INC!
Your authorized Gulf Stream Dealer from whom you purchased your unit will assist you in service, maintenance,
selection of options, and instructions concerning the operation of your recreational vehicle. Occasionally, a warranty or
service matter may not be handled to your satisfaction. In this case, we recommend that you discuss the problem with
dealer management. If you are unable to find satisfaction at the dealer level, please contact the Gulf Stream Service
Department, where we will make our best effort to reach an agreeable solution. In most instances, we will eventually
refer you back to the local dealer with our recommendations.
COMPONENT WARRANTY COVERAGE AND SERVICE
Your Gulf Stream product comes equipped with many components that have their own warranty. Although repair of
these components is usually done through an authorized recreational vehicle dealer, it is important that you complete
the registration cards for each and every component and appliance included in this Gulf Stream product. Many
component suppliers have extended repair coverage available and require that you register your components directly
for coverage and recall notices. Please do not delay in returning all registrations cards directly to the respective
component manufacturer (refrigerator, air conditioner, water pump, water heater, furnace, rubber roof, etc.).
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